List of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! episodes (2026)

The following is a list of episodes of Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, NPR's news panel game, that aired during 2026.[1] All episodes, unless otherwise indicated, feature Peter Sagal as host and Bill Kurtis as announcer/scorekeeper, and originate from the Studebaker Theatre at Chicago's Fine Arts Building. Dates indicated are the episodes' original Saturday air dates, and the job titles and backgrounds of the guests reflect their status and positions at the time of their appearance. On some occasions, member stations alter the episodes for their donation drive breaks, which only impact the show's airing within their broadcast area.

On March 9th, it was announced that Bill Kurtis would retire from his role as announcer/scorekeeper for the show, ending a 12-year run that began in May 2014. Kurtis' final show will be on May 23rd, though it was also stated he would fill in as a guest announcer/scorekeeper when needed in the future. Kurtis' successor will be announced at a later date.

January

Date Guest Panelists
January 3 Previously unaired segments
"Best of 2025" encores featuring actors Pedro Pascal & Chris Perfetti and television personality Heather Gay
January 10 Actor Delroy Lindo Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Roy Blount Jr., Paula Poundstone
January 17 Professional boxer/actress Kali Reis Rachel Coster, Luke Burbank, Hari Kondabolu
January 24 Businessman/actor Kevin O'Leary Shantira Jackson, Adam Burke, Mo Rocca
January 31 Filmmaker Jon M. Chu Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, Annie Rauwerda

February

Date Guest Panelists Notes
February 7 Librarian/media personality Mychal Threets Tig Notaro, Josh Gondelman, Tom Bodett
February 14 Actress/singer Arden Cho Beth Stelling, Paula Poundstone, Tom Papa Guest host Negin Farsad
February 21 "Not My Job" encores featuring chef Roy Choi, actress Cynthia Nixon, and bagpipe musician Ally Crowley-Duncan
February 28 Former competitive swimmer & Olympic gold medalist Lilly King Josh Gondelman, Alonzo Bodden, Faith Salie Show recorded in Bloomington, IN (Indiana University Auditorium)

March

Date Guest Panelists Notes
March 7 Sportscaster Jason Benetti Negin Farsad, Luke Burbank, Hari Kondabolu
March 14 Actor John Cusack Rachel Coster, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Adam Burke Guest announcer/scorekeeper Alzo Slade
March 21 Actor Aasif Mandvi Shane Torres, Paula Poundstone, Alonzo Bodden
March 28 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Savannah, GA (Johnny Mercer Theatre)

April

Date Guest Panelists Notes
April 4 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
April 11 "Not My Job" encores
April 18 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
April 25 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA

May

Date Guest Panelists Notes
May 2 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in San Diego, CA (San Diego Civic Theatre)
May 9 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
May 16 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
May 23 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Bill Kurtis' final show as announcer/scorekeeper
May 30 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA Show recorded in Location TBD

June

Date Guest Panelists Notes
June 6 "Not My Job" encores
June 13 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
June 20 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA
June 27 TBA TBA, TBA, TBA

References

  1. ^ "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! archive". NPR. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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